Are you ready to PR and run your best race yet?

I am looking for 10 motivated runners to join the Shift Fitness Training Group for the Carlsbad Marathon and Half-Marathon on January 14th, 2018!

Training Program Starts September 10th!

If you are interested in running the Carlsbad Marathon or Half-Marathon you may be eligible to join our 18-week coaching program. Coach Dan is looking for runners who want to PR and take their running performance to the next level.

This is an 18-week program that includes a complete training system designed to:

Help you perform at your peak while minimizing risk of injuries with an individualized training program.

Teach you to use your heart rate to improve speed, endurance and improve running economy.

Show you training strategies that eliminate the "junk" miles and make each workout count.

Improve your supplemental training to help you get stronger, stay injury free, recover, and peak for race weekend.

Plus, receive weekly personalized coaching and community support to keep you on track and keep you accountable.

Requirements

If you are tired of training programs with too many miles that don't help you run faster, this may be the perfect program for you. In order to be considered you must:

Have completed at least one marathon or half-marathon (encouraged but not mandatory).

Be racing in the Carlsbad Marathon or Half Marathon (January 14, 2018).

Be able to travel to Carlsbad for a VO2max test.

Be ready to commit to a complete training system (we can integrate with any other workouts you are currently a part of).

Willing to commit to 4-6 training days per week.

Be coachable, and willing to fully commit to our training systems and programs.

Coaching Program Components

Race Entry Included: Sign up on your own or enjoy a 15% discount on race entry as part of the Shift Fitness training group.

Treadmill VO2max Testing: It is generally considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. We will determine the best training zones to improve your performance and look at your ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates during exercise.

Online Support & Group Training: No matter where you live or train, you will have access to support online via Facebook Private Group, STRAVA, and email/text/messaging. We will also have group training runs & workouts to help you stay motivated, be accountable, ask questions, and challenge yourself to push your limits.

Our program will reflect your current training status and goals. The program is a combination of in-person, group, and online-based training adapted to your current training level and goals. To be considered for our 18-Week program, please fill out the application below: